The Heike story : a modern translation of the classic Japanese tale of love and war
| ISBN: | 9784805310441, 4805310448 |
| OCLC Number: | 663773410 |
| Material Type: | Fiction |
| Document Type: | Book |
| Author: | Eiji Yoshikawa |
| Translator: | Fuki Wooyenaka Uramatsu |
| Language: | en |
| Publisher: | Tuttle, 1956, 2011; Knopf, 1956 |
| Publication Place: | Rutland, VT; New York |
| Japanese Copyright Year: | 1950 |
| English Publication Date: | 1956 |
| Notes: | Japanese title: Shin Heike monogatari. Foreword by Davinder Bhowmik. |
| Abstract: | The Heike Story is a modern translation of a Japanese classic. Its exotic atmosphere, narrative power, pageantry and poetry will enthrall readers and provide an entertaining introduction to an important source of Japanese culture. This new edition features a foreword by Dr. Davinder Bhowmik that introduces this celebrated author and book to modern readers. |
| Subjects: | Eiji Yoshikawa, Translations into English Heike monogatari, Translations into English Japan, History, Gempei Wars Taira family, Fiction |